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Wasta, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Pennington County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
77
Population
405/sq mi density
$45,000
Median Income
$34,025 per capita
$111,500
Home Value
$321,470 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
286
Violent Crime/100K
1,315 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
286 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wasta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 30.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,321 ft (707 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 405/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0695°N, 102.4464°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pennington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.06 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
Wasta has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.3").